An approved final development plan shall become for the proposed development a binding commitment of the specific elements approved for development.
(a) The approved development plan may be transferred to another person, corporation, or group of individuals or corporations prior to the issuance of a building permit. Such a transfer shall occur only upon approval of the Planning Commission. A request for such a transfer or change of ownership shall be presented to the Planning Commission and granted only if the new ownership entity satisfies the administrative, financial, legal and all other performance guarantees approved with the original development plan.
(b) After the approval of the development plans, including the approval of improvements for business, office and industrial properties as set forth in Section 1244.07, the applicant shall obtain a zoning permit and building permit prior to construction.
(c) All construction and development under any building permit shall be in accordance with the approved plan. Any departure from such plan shall be cause for revocation of the zoning permit.
(d) No zoning permit for a dwelling unit in a subdivision or cluster project shall be issued until signed documents establishing the legal entity responsible for common areas and facilities are submitted to the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
(e) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless all facilities and improvements that are included on the approved plans are provided, except as otherwise permitted in Section 1226.05(d).
(f) Approval of final development plan does not absolve developer of responsibility for compliance with the City's Building Codes, the Ohio Fire Codes, ADA requirements, or any other governmental laws and regulations.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12; Ord. 44-13. Passed 5-13-13.)